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U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion conduct their annual qualification training at Onslow Beach, North Carolina, May 21, 2019. The live-fire training increases their capabilities in providing task organized, ground security force in defense of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force air sites, assets and installations when not engaged in air defense operations. Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Gentile is an operation chief assigned to 2nd LAAD, Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW). Lance Cpl. Charles Bailey is a Low Altitude Air Defense Gunner assigned to 2nd LAAD, MACG 28, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Courtney Miner and Lance Cpl. Danielle Krenzel)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 install the Harvest Hercules Aircraft Weapons Kit (HAWK) onto the KC-130J Super Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2019. VMGR-252 is expanding its mission capabilities by providing close air support and surveillance for ground forces. VMGR-252 is a subordinate unit for Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Damaris Arias)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 install the Harvest Hercules Aircraft Weapons Kit (HAWK) onto the KC-130J Super Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2019. VMGR-252 is expanding its mission capabilities by providing close air support and surveillance for ground forces. VMGR-252 is a subordinate unit for Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Damaris Arias)

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s #LetterOfTheDay in our weekly series #AviationAcademics is “L” for 2nd LAAD Be sure to “like” and “share” so your friends and families don’t miss out on this lesson! Leave a comment below letting us know what other #AviationAcademics you’d like us to cover! -------------------------------------------- “L” is for 2nd LAAD – 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion’s Mission is to provide close-in, low altitude, and surface-to-air weapons fire, in defense of Marine Air-Ground Task Force assets by defending forward combat areas, vital areas, installations and/or units conducting operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler D. Shiels, a low altitude air defense gunner assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Bravo Battery, explains 2nd LAAD’s role during Red Flag at Tonopah Test Range, Nev., July 23, 2015. Red Flag is an advanced aerial combat exercise to train U.S., NATO, and other allied countries for air combat situations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Juanenrique Owings/RELEASED)

U.S. Marines assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Bravo Battery, establish a simulated defensive position in support of Red Flag at Tonopah Test Range, Nev., July 23, 2015. Red Flag is an advanced aerial combat exercise to train U.S., NATO, and other allied countries for air combat situations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Juanenrique Owings/RELEASED)

U.S. Marines assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Bravo Battery, establish a simulated defensive position in support of Red Flag at Tonopah Test Range, Nev., July 22, 2015. Red Flag is an advanced aerial combat exercise to train U.S., NATO, and other allied countries for air combat situations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Juanenrique Owings/RELEASED)

U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Defense Battalion, Bravo Battery, conducted Operation No Easy Day at Camp Lejeune N.C., from Feb. 2, 2015 until Feb. 12, 2015. The operation was conducted so that the Marines could practice and enhance thier skills in anti aircraft defense.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion conducted a missile live-fire training exercise at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17 to March 19. The training was conducted to familiarize the Marines with the Stinger Weapon System. (U.S. Marine Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl Zachary W. Montgomery)